Two teens arrested in Federal Way shooting

Federal Way police have arrested two teens suspected in a Sunday morning shooting behind a middle school.

The Decatur High School students, aged 17 and 18, were arrested at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the school on suspicion of first-degree assault.

In a statement, a Federal Way police spokeswoman said investigators believe both youths fired pistols during the Sunday morning incident, which occurred in the 33900 block of 19th Avenue Southwest on city property behind Saghalie Middle School.

According to a statement, investigators believe the two teens were with a group of youths who had approached a large crowd gathered on the property. The teens opened fire on the crowd, police contend, striking two men.

Both victims were treated at area hospitals and have since been released.

Charges have not yet been filed in the case. Both teens are expected to be transferred to the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center later Tuesday.